1853: Proofs (10) including rare Perkins bacon thick card Proofs for 5 c. value in black (3, one in a horizontal pair), Proof on thin paper for 10 centavos value in green with printer's guide lines, Proofs in black for 5 c., 10 c. (2) and 20 c. values on medium paper, and two Proofs with arc erasing value, one in black and one in red. A generally fine and scarce group.
1853 London printing by Perkins Bacon & Co. 5 c. red brown on blued paper, unused example of good colour, clear to large margins on all sides. A scarce stamp unused Gi = £ 550/Scott = $ 650.
5 c. red brown on blued paper, a fine used vertical pair with large margins all round, cancelled by near complete VALPARAISO handstamp in black. Slight stain on reverse only. A fine and scarce multiple.
5 c. red brown on blued paper, a fine used example with clear to enormous margins, used on re-folded 1855 cover to Santiago, cancelled by target handstamp in black with Valparaiso cds (April 21) at left in red. Cover re-folded due to a moron writing in biro at base, otherwise fine.
1853 London printing by Perkins Bacon & Co. 10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish paper, a fine unused example with good to large margins all round, of fine vibrant colour. A scarce stamp unused Gi 2 = £ 425/Scott = $ 1'000.
10 c. deep blue, a superb used example on thick yellowish paper, of excellent rich colour and lightly cancelled by complete target handstamp in red. A lovely stamp.
10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish paper, horizontal pair of excellent deep colour, with just clear to large margins, neatly cancelled in black. A rare and delightful multiple.
10 c. deep bright blue on yellowish paper, a superb horizontal pair with ample to large margins on all sides, neatly cancelled in black. A rare and delightful multiple.
Santiago Prints 1854 (Feb/Sept) Recess by Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon plates: 5 c. chesnut brown, a fresh and fine mint example of rich colour, ample to large margins on all sides, tiny black speck on reverse of no importance and mentioned for accuracy only, large part og. Rare. Provenance: 'Classic Chile', Corinphila sale 95, December 1997, lot 807.
Desmadryl 5 c. deep brown verging on a chcolate shade, unused with ample margins on three sides, just touched at top, in a crisp delicate shade and a very rare stamp thus.
Desmadryl 5 c. red brown, used vertical pair with large margins on all sides and portion of adjoining stamp at base, minor bend between stamps but a rare and attractive multiple.
Desmadryl 5 c. red brown, used horizontal strip of three with large margins on all sides, of excellent rich colour, lightly cancelled in black. A rare and splendid multiple.
1854: Desmadryl 5 c. red-brown (shades), the selection of used examples (14) including a vertical pair, many with four margins and showing the proliferation of the differing shades produced. A scarce group.
Desmadryl 5 c. red brown, used with with four margins, tied to 1855 cover to Santiago by target obliterator in black, Valparaiso cds (Feb 7) in red at right. An extremely early usage of this printing.
Desmadryl 5 c. pale red brown, the magnificent used horizontal strip of three with just touched to large margins on all sides, portions of adjoining stamps at right and at base, all tied to 1856 cover to Valparaiso by six barred target obliterators in black. Santiago despatch cds (March 31) in red below. A delightful and rare cover.
Recess printed by Gillet from Perkins Bacon plates 1854 (April): The famous 5 c. burnt sienna, a fine unused example with huge margins all round for this stamp, of deep rich colour. Extremely scarce stamp. Signed A. Diena. Cert. A. Diena (1963) and BPA (1981) Gi. 10 = £ 1'700/Scott 4 = $ 1'800. Provenance: Ex collection Dupont. 'Crown Point', Corinphila sale 131, October 2001, lot 6203.
Gillet 5 c. burnt sienna, a superb used example with large margins all round, very deep shade, lightly cancelled in black. Provenance: 'Classic Chile', Corinphila sale 95, December 1996, lot 851.
Gillet 5 c. burnt sienna, a superb used example showing portions of neighbouring stamps on three sides, lightly cancelled in black. Rare. Provenance: Collection Dupont, May 8 1981, lot 175.
Gillet, 5 c. very deep brown, chocolate group, without the gingery shade of the burnt sienna, a fine used example with huge margins, lightly cancelled in black.
Gillet 5 c. burnt sienna, an extraordinary used example with excessive colour-run leaving a blurred impression, barely grazed at top margin but most unusual. Provenance: Corinphila sale 90, October 1994, lot 6336.
Gillet 5 c. very deep brown, verging towards the 'chocolate' shade and without the ginger hue of the burnt sienna, a superb used horizontal pair with large margins all round, lightly cancelled in black. A charming and scarce multiple.
Gillet, 5 c. 'chocolate' brown, a magnificent used example in the true shade with four large margins and showing part of marginal watermark at base, removed from small piece for checking, cancelled by target handstamp in black with British P.O. Valparaiso cds alongside in black and London cds (Aug 29) in red. A stupendous example of an exceedingly rare stamp. Signed A. Diena.
Gillet, 5 c. burnt sienna, an over-inked example (giving impression of doubling of the design), with three ample margins and shaved at base, used on 1856 entire letter to Cauquenes tied in black by target obliterator and by 'Santiago' datestamp (April 28) in red. Faults and ageing to the entire but a rare cover.
Gillet 5 c. burnt sienna, a four margined example used on 1854 entire letter from Santiago to Valparaiso cancelled by target handstamp in black, faint red Santiago datestamp (Nov 7) at right. File fold well away from adhesive, a very rare stamp on letter Gi. 10 = £ 750.
Gillet 5 c. burnt sienna, a superb selection of used examples of this rare stamp (9), all have four margins and, like the other lots in this section, are in 'choice' condition, also a cover franked by 5 c. burnt sienna via Panama and London to Paris.
Recess by Desmadryl from Perkins Bacon plates (Sept 1854): 10 c. deep blue, a fine unused example with clear margin at right and large margins on the other three sides, of excellent rich colour and large part original gum. Rare.
Desmadryl 10 c. deep blue on thick paper, a fine used horizontal strip of three, huge margins all round, the third stamp with plate scratch through 'V' of 'Centavos', cancelled in black. A fine and scarce multiple. Provenance: Corinphila, sale 90, October 1994, lot 6360.
1854: Desmadryl 10 c. blue on slightly blued paper, a superb horizontal strip of three used on 1854 entire letter to Valparaiso all cancelled by black target oblietators with Santiago despatch cds (Dec 23) in red alongside. A delightful and rare entire. Provenance: Corinphila, sale 90, October 1994, lot 6361.
Desmadryl 10 c. blue, three examples used on 1855 cover to Valparaiso endorsed 'privada por Mr. Jullian' at lower left, one adhesive with two margins, the other two very fine four margined examples, tied by circular target obliterators in black. 'Santiago' cds of despatch in red at left (Oct 21). File fold but a scarce 30 centavos rate cover.
1854: Desmadryl 10 c. deep blue (shades), a selection of choice used examples (20), nearly all are fine four margined examples, range of shades, some showing marginal watermark, one cancelled in red etc., also a diagonally bisected example on August 1856 cover. An excellent assembly.
Lithographed by Gillet from Perkins Bacon plates (July 1854): 5 c. pale brown on thin white paper, a fine used example with four margins, with lithographic tranfer showing elongated 'C' in 'Chile', neatly cancelled in black.
Lithographed 5 c. pale orange brown on thin white paper, a fine used example with four margins, with lithographic tranfer showing additional frame line at base in SW corner and damage to 'N' in 'Centavos'. A fine stamp. Signed Saatchi.
Lithographed 5 c. red-brown, three margined used example cancelled by CONCEPCION datestamp (22 October 1855) in black. Most unusual. Provenance: Corinphila, sale 90, October 1994, lot 6371.
Lithographed 5 c. orange-brown, a superb used example with huge margins on all sides, showing Columbus's shirt completely inked-in by over-run of the transfer and, to the right of Columbus's head, a small area of stamp un-inked. An exceptional stamp. Signed Köhler.
Lithographed 5 c. red-brown (shades), used examples (6), nearly all with four margins, in shades ranging from a dull red brown to an orangey red, all cancelled in black. Rare.
Lithographed 5 c. red-brown used on 1854 outer letter sheet from Valparaiso to Santiago, some file folds and tears to cover, the adhesive with four margins and showing transfer flaw at top 'POPIE' for 'PORTE' and, below 'CHILF' for 'CHILE'. Lightly tied by target cancel in black leaving the flaws clear, Valparaiso cds at left (Nov 4) in red. Small article from 'Chile Filatelico' accompanies the cover.
Lithographed 5 c. red-brown, two fine examples used on 1858 cover to Lima, each stamp with four margins, cancelled by target handstamps in black. Right hand stamp showing significant transfer fold in upper right top margin and crushing of the 'E' in 'Porte'. Valparaiso despatch cds in red (Jan 16) below and reverse with circular 'Vapor / Lima' in blue. An exquisite usage of great scarcity.
Second London Printing from new Perkins Bacon plates (May 1855): 5 c. red-brown on blued, a fresh and fine unused horizontal pair. Scarce and attractive multiple.
Second London Printing 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, a sheet corner marginal used pair showing the displacement at upper right and the lined watermark, margins just grazed to large on all sides, lightly cancelled in black. Most unusual.
Second London Printing 5 c. red brown on blued paper (5), the selection with straight line handstamps showing part strikes of 'Constitucion', 'Charnacillo', 'Curico' and 'San..' and 'Sn. Felipe'.
Second London Printing 5 c. red brown on blued paper, the selection of fine used examples (7) including two horizontal pairs, all showing marginal watermark lines or lettering. Scarce.
Second London Printing 5 c. red-brown on blued paper, a superb choice used selection (54) examples, most being superb, including three pairs and three strips of three (these touched), a fine unused example and a cover. An excellent selection.
Santiago Post Office Printing 'Estancos' 1857/62: 5 c. red, a fine vertical strip of three used on 1864 entire letter to Valparaiso endorsed 'per Vapor', tied by 'Cancelled' obliterators with 'Serena' despatch cds at left (Sept 5) in black.
Estanco 10 c. blue, lines on head clear and sharp, a fine unused horizontal pair of rich colour, ample to large margins on all sides. A scarce multiple.
Estanco 10 c. deep greyish blue, a fresh and fine unused example with large margins all round, of excellent colour and much scarcer than catalogues suggest.
Estanco 10 c.in a pale 'sky' blue shade, used example from left of sheet showing deteroriation of the plate, large margins, neatly cancelled in black. Exceptional.
Estanco 10 c. blue (shades), the superb group of choice used examples (16), in vastly differing shades, all with good margins, including three pairs and an attractive strip of three. An excellent assembly.
Estanco 10 c. blue (shades), the superb group of choice examples (23), in vastly differing shades, most with good margins, including one unused example, used examples including three pairs and a horizontally bisected example on piece.
Estanco 10 c. blue, a fine diagonally bisected example used on 1860 cover to Santiago, some re-enforcing to envelope, tied by bold target obliterator in blue with corresponding 'Concepcion' cds alongside (March 8).
Estanco 10 c. deep blue, a diagonally bisected example on cover to Santiago tied by target obliterator in black, with straight line OVALLE despatch below. A fresh and fine cover.
Estanco 10 c. blue, a horizontally cut bisected usage on 1857 cover to San Felipe, tied by black target cancel with two strikes of 'Valparaiso' cds in red (Aug 7) alongside, the first struck with day '7' inverted. A fresh and fine cover.
Estanco 10 c. blue, diagonally bisected example on 1857 entire letter to Valparaiso, showing part marginal inscription at left, just tied by target obliterator in black with Santiago datestamp (July 27) in black below. A fresh and fine entire.
Estanco 10 c. deep blue on white paper (clear printing), a fine diagonally bisected example used on 1860 entire letter, tied by blue target handstamp with 'Concepcion' datestamp (Oct 5) alongside in blue. File fold away from the adhesive, couple of old tape stains on reverse, but a fine and scarce entire.
Estanco 10 c. blue, a vertical pair on 1858 entire letter endorsed 'por Vapor' to Valparaiso, lower stamp diagonally bisected and tied by target obliterator in black, with 'Copiapo' cds of despatch (Feb 20) below. File fold away from adhesives, a fine entire.
Third London Printing 1862 (Jan 1): 1 c. lemon-yellow, a superb unused example from the upper left corner of the sheet and showing the marginal lines of watermark clearly. Rare thus.
1 c. lemon-yellow, used horizontal strip of five, ample to large margins all round, just touched in places, all struck with 'Cancelled' obliterators in black. A rare and appealing multiple.
1 c. lemon-yellow, small group with unused examples (2), used examples (7) including a pair and a single cancelled in blue, and five fiscally used examples including a strip of three.
1 c. lemon-yellow, a fine used example on small piece tied by large part TALCAHUANO handstamp in black. Fine and particularly unusual cancellation on this stamp. Signed Jamet.
10 c. blue, used example with enormous margins on three sides from the lower right hand corner of the sheet with interesting plate scratch below 'C' of 'Colon'.
Last London Printing 10 c. blue Error of Watermark "20" for "10", a fine used example with large margins on three sides, barely touched at top, lightly cancelled in red. An excellent example of this extremely rare stamp Scott = $ 5'200/Gi. 32c = £ 3'000. Provenance: Corinphila sale 100, June 1997, lot 3692.
10 c. blue, a superb used horizontal pair with enormous margins all round, and a fine large margined horizontal strip of three in a deeper shade, cancelled by barred 'INUTIL' obliterator.
10 c. blue, a used block of ten, margins large to touched, all lightly cancelled by fiscal datestamps in black. A scarce multiple of attractive appearance.
10 c. blue (differing shades), stockcard with 15 choice used examples, all in excellent condition, including a pair, a diagonal bisect on piece, two examples used on large piece, and cancellation interest with one cancelled in blue.
10 c. blue, a fine four margined example used on April 1867 entire letter to Lima, neatly tied by 'Cancelled' obliterator in black. Valparaiso cds at left and oval framed 'Franca' in red. Reverse with Lima arrival cds.
20 c. green, a fresh unused example with large margins and showing portion of adjoining stamp at left, and a superb used example showing portions of adjoining stamps on three sides. Rare so fine.
20 c. green, a sheet marginal used example showing the marginal watermark lines clearly, part of adjoining stamp at left, barely grazed at lower right, neatly struck with 'Cancelled' obliterator in black.
20 c. green, a superb used horizontal strip of four, marginal from left of sheet, ample to large margins all round, neatly cancelled by five barred target handstamps in black. An exceptional and most attractive multiple.
20 c. green, a magnificent used pair with large margins all round with 'Cancelled' obliterators in black and a very fine horizontal strip of five fiscally used, cancelled by circular cachets in black.
20 c. green, a small group with used examples (7) including two pairs, New Zealand 1 s. green used as 'colour checker' and a Hahn (wmk. star) proof in issued colour and an imperf. card paper Proof in black.
20 c. green, a superb used vertical pair with large margins all round and part of neighbouring stamp at top, used on 1866 cover to Valparaiso tied by 'Cancelled' obliterator and by 'Santiago' datestamp (Aug 7) in red. A magnificent cover of great scarcity. Provenance: collection Dupont, May 1981, lot 510.
20 c. green, a fine large margined horizontal pair used on 1866 cover to Valparaiso, neatly tied by 'Cancelled' obliterator, with 'Santiago' datestamp (Sept 5) in red at left and '20' (centavos) tax marking in red. A delightful and rare cover. Signed L. Miro.
Santiago Last Printing from Perkins Bacon plates 1866: 5 c. bright orange red, a fine used four margined example showing variety 'double impression' especially clear at top.
5 c. red, a huge margined example on 1867 cover to Valparaiso with enormous margins all round and showing remarkable plate wear in front of, and behind, Columbus's head. 'Casa Branca' datestamp (Jan 17) alongside, a most unusual cover.
5 c. red (shades), the choice used selection on cards (33) including a small margined example with clear 'double impression' variety, most stamps with four large margins, some cancellation interest. A fine lot.
1912/13: Recess printed 10 c. black & blue, a fine used example on small piece, variety 'Centre Inverted', lightly cancelled in black. Rare and very fine. Signed A. Diena Scott = $ 450/Gi. 153a = £ 450.
1916: Head Recess, Frame Litho 10 c. black & blue, a fine mint example with variety 'Centre Inverted', fresh and fine, large part og Scott = $ 325/Gi. 164a = £ 350.
1919: Cover addressed to Santiago franked for First Flight Valparaiso-Santiago with photographic C. Figueroa 5 pesos black, minor ageing on perfs., tied by small circular 'Aero Club de Chile' cachet struck in violet. Reverse with Gustav Kueize return address. A fine and scarce cover. Cert. Sociedad Filatelica de Chile #220.